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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
May 29, 1979
dePIowa City Council, reg, mtg., 5/P9/79 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
rosse Pro tem Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
Staffinembers prey Neuhauser, Perret (7:35 PM), Roberts. Absent: Vevera.
Glaves, Flaherty.
Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Hayek, Kraft, Showalter,
79-17, Side 1, 1-374. recorded on Tape 79-14, Side 2, 2140 -End, and Tape
June 3 Mayor Pro tem Balmer proclaimed the week of May 28-
1979 as Vietnam Veterans Week.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the following adopted, as presentedhe (CouncilmanlPerretbarreving to vote, 7:35
and/or
adopted, 9 items and
7:35 PM).
Approval of Official Act'
b'
su 7ect to correction, as recommeons reg.
nded by the City
mt
9•, 5/15/79,
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Planning &Clerk.
5/17/79; Board of Library Trustees -4/26 & 5/3/9& Zoning Comm. -5/14 &
Permit Resolution, Bk. 56
CIGARETTE PERMITS. , RES. 79-228, P. 739 APPROVING
Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: D. F. DeRaad re
drainage problems in Bryn Mawr Hts./penny Bryn Subd. R. W. Reddig re
amendment to ordinance regulating distribution of
Petition from 21 residents of Spruce St. requesting a street light
installation at 1417 Spruce handbills.
Parking lot at Wetherby Petition from 285 persons requesting a
enclosed. F. V Y Park, recommendation from Dir. Parks & Rec.
City Mgr. to V.
Hendershot
le an re drainage problem in Ridge
present. F. J. Longo re I. C informal discussion g Road area;
Kickers Soccer Club. with legal dept.
Aff'
irmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent.
R
ecommendation approving preliminary & final Large
on -
Residential Development Plan of Hy -Vee Food Store
Zoning Comm. Inc. froPlanningand
noted.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to set
public hearing on
6/19/79 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers on amending Sec. 8.10.35. &
1 &
8.10.35.12.A of the Sign Ordinance as
Zoning Comm. Motion carried unanimously, recommended by the Planning
Jack Drulis, 1362 Burry Drive, Tom Muller, 1350 Burry Drive,and Dick
Hoffman, 2241 Aber Ave, appeared in support of the Council's
lawsuit
against Dept, of Transportation's easterly alignment of FW 518.
Public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the
City's proposed application for federal assistance under the Community
Development Block Grant/Small Cities Program for improvements in the
Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood. Staffinembers Kraft & Flaherty gave a
short presentation re the project which is bounded by Court St.
Gilbert
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St., Kirkwood Ave. and Dubuque St. One major structure will be a new
railroad
ties to be acuired
wasshown. Freda nHieronymus aquestioned Aifathe fbridgerat Lafayettegwould
be replaced. Staff will report on why the bridge was abandoned.
Architect Ed Brinton was present. Kraft explained adjustment factor used
in funding for acquisition of property.
Public hearing was held on the plans and specifications for the 1979
BDI Second Addition Improvements, a special assessment project. No one
appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-229,
Bk. 56, p. 740, APPROVING FINAL PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 1979 BDI
SECOND ADDN. IMPROVEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Vevera absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Linda Schreiber as
Acting City Clerk for the period from June 4th through June 8, 1979,
during the absence of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
Staffinember Glaves commented on concerns regarding playground
equipment in the City Plaza, stating that when the installation is
complete, it will not look as dangerous. City Mgr. Berlin will report on
possibility of paving assessment interest and penalties being waived for
Gootheir proll blem. Berlin ralsoswilled treport onilalternat vesletter
correctna
problem caused by traffic cutting across the corner of private property at
the alley north of Gilpins. Councilmembers requested a priority list for
I asphalt resurfacing of streets. It was noted that concrete at the
intersection of Woodside Dr. and Woodside Place is broken -up. deProsse
commented that both the First Ave. sidewalk and the Court/Muscatine
projects looked very nice, but questioned if the sod was watered. Berlin
advised that it was.
Staffinember Showalter was present for discussion of his memo in 5/25
packet, regarding the parking area for Wetherby Park. The suggestion was
made to use compacted stone with oil seal. The issue will be referred to
the Parks & Rec. Comm. for their recommendation. Neuhauser passed on a
compliment she had heard that the parks were so beautifully taken care of.
Berlin added that the cemetery this year was beautiful also.
City Attorney John Hayek made a few comments on the closing for
Blocks 83-84 tomorrow, when the title will be handed over to the
developer, recalling the efforts made to accomplish this urban renewal
Project, and the many people who have helped to make the project possible
over the many years. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES.
79-230, Bk. 56, pp. 741-743, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INDEMNIFICATION
AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL LAND, Blocks 83-84 with
Old Capitol Associates. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera
absent.
oved
seconded
Bk. 56
P. 744, AUTHORIZINGtTHE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FORtBIDS ON 5/ 0/79, FOR
J THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE SENIOR CENTER.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent.
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Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-232, Bk. 56,
pp. 745-748, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING OWNERSHIP,
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM AT THE INTERSTATE 80
AND DUBUQUE STREET INTERCHANGE, as recommended by Public Works Dept.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-233, Bk.
56, P. 749, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SERVICE BUILDING SANITARY SEWER
EXTENSION, to Rick Co., Inc., Toledo, Iowa, in the amount of $19,293.15.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Vevera absent.
City Mgr. Berlin requested a deferral of one week on the Resolution
Establishing Plan -check Fees. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to
so defer the resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-234, Bk.
56, pp. 750-751, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-
OF-WAY, for South Gilbert St. Project. Affirmative roll call
unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. vote
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that
ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at whichit is to be finally passed be
suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and
that ORD. 79-2955, Bk. 15, pp, 72-73, CHANGING THE NAME OF GRANTWOOD
DRIVE, FROM CALIFORNIA AVENUE TO HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, TO GRANTWOOD
call unanimous, STREET, be voted upon for final passage as this time. Affirmative roll
sent. y
Roberts,t that the ordinannceVbeefinally adopted at this time. Moved b Affirmative seconded
ve
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that
ordinances must be considered and vote on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD.
79-2956, Bk. 15, pp. 74-75 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79-2946, (ESTABLISHING
THE SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION), be voted upon for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by
this time. Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
Moved by Neu auser,ative l Vevera
seconded by Perrettcalleto communicate action toethe
Board of Supervisors. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40
P.M. Motion carried unanimous y,
�//'1�� OHN R. BALM R, AYOR PRO TEM x--
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY LERK
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
MAY 14, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 14, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the
Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Balmer
presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Roberts, Erdahl,
Ferret (1:50 PM). Absent: Neuhauser, Vevera.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present
for certain discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED Reel 79-15, Side 2, 1264 -End, f, Reel 79-16, Side 1,
1-1110
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1270-1500
oot roy present.
Village Green Part 10 Final McCreedy present.
1 Towage easement nee ed .
i 2. Detention facility construction discussed.
II 3. Sewer capacity is technically BDI's, but is not being used
by BDI.
4.Roberts questioned if the 10 years would start from when
the lift station was built. Staff will check. He also
cautioned about discharging of sump pumps in the street,
because,; of, previous problems.
y�
Oakes Second Addiiton-Prel.
1. ity gr. erlin questioned if the storm water detention
` was offsite. Boothroy advised that before the final plat,
a legally:described facility and access will be presented.
2. :P&Z,will address the issue of Foster Road at tonite's
meeting. Council will discuss later the section from
Dubuque to First Ave. or Scott.
i AGENDA -COUNCIL BUSINESS 1500-1890
1.Asst. City gr. elling introduced Larry Askling from
the Univ..School of Social Work who then introduced
student representatives from South Africa, Austria,
Egypt, Iran and West Berlin. Councilmembers then
introduced themselves.
Councilman Ferret arrived, 1:50 PM.
2. deProsse called attention to the letter regarding pro-
hibition of dangerous materials. Berlin related action
taken. The legal department and staff will be consider-
ing alternatives and ramifications.
3. Berlin reported that the leakage at the landfill has been
stabilized. He outlined action being taken to ascertain
why the bacteria die in the digesters, as it has happened
.twice. This same process is planned for the new plant.
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Informal Council
4• Berlin called attention to May 14, 1979
bonding attorney material received from the
includes a y regarding the BDI project, which
includes
sanitarylift station, paving, water, storm and
attorney waseneededofor,atle advising that a special
of the bonds will legal opinion, the buyer
John IYillers not accept an in-house legal o
representing Shive-Hatter Pinion.
fort the
Project asked Council to also adoptengineers
and settingeJuneg6thtasof May 29th on the improvementss
by Council on June 12th, date for bids, to be acted on
This addition to the a
y the Clerk to the tentative a genda
Will be posted b
S. Berlin advised genda.
Copper Dollar bast he would bring up the
issue of
memo, durin as outlined in Police Chief Miller's
g the regular meeting.
6. Schedule for the summer session was discussed briefly,
Council to await input from Neuhauser F, Vevera.
Memo was in the Friday packet.
7• Balmer called attention to the groundbreaking
for the elderly housing tomorrow. ceremony
as Mayor Pro tem. He will battending
RE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER Kraft present.
1• deProsse asked for amount of 1890 -End
from County. Berlin advised ittWould nbei$loo,0
2• Berlin called attention to his memo i $100,000:
packet concerning mezzanine $ third floor, and
explained funding. and
3. Present use of Davis Building,
noted. costs $ funding were
4• Use f
0 steam from the University will be negotiated.
5• Mary Rock voiced several objections regarding no pI•ovision
Of versatility in the Plan, which is geared toward services,
in her opinion. She was invited to attend the Senior Center
Commission meetings, and express her ideas
Of space will be a Commission deci. Allocation
6 sion. Payment of overhead by agencies was discussed. Berlin
suggested that if the agency provides direct services to
7• Icitizens, they would not pay• Not all groups will have
frCity nofficeespace is
time proposed to be used,�rshould'be planovided a forlength of
Em to
provideOfficesonntheallocated for U Smash , Roberts
Berlin will third floor of Senior Center.
funding. Present projections from Finance regarding
8• Cora Pollock suggested that the Center should be a
social center, not just services for individuals.
She was also invited to attend the Commission meetings.
1. Balmer stated that generally, the Council agrees with
share the City Manager's recommendations, An agreement to
he
deP
the County mentedsthatun
1thetCityoshouldWill
not assumecoststhe County is now bearing.
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WASHINGTON STREET/CAPITOL STREET INTERSECTION Tape 79-16
laves, Dietz, niv.- i son present. Side 1,
1. Claves called attention to his memo in 5/11 packet. 1-437
A plan of the intersection was shown $ explained.
Problems with grade for Capitol were explained.
2. City Engr. Dietz recommended 31' at the intersection,
and explained his reasoning.
3. Clarification was needed because of the two Council
decisions regarding Washington St. in this area.
Four lanes of traffic will not go thru to Clinton
in the bus area. Traffic in the area was discussed.
4. Gibson stated that the University did not want to
use the secondary entrance for the handicapped.
5. Roberts and Balmer favored 451, deProsse, Ferret and
Erdahl favored 31'.
BLACK'S GASLIGHT VILLAGE Hayek, Kucharzak�Appeals Board 437-
members mit ey $ Graham were present, as well as
residents of the Village. Councilman Erdahl absent
from the room;3:45 PM.
1. Berlin stated that two avenues were open to Council:
a) the ordinance could be amended to apply equally to
all, b) the Housing Appeals Board could be taken to
Court appealing their decision.
2. Hayek explained the question of zoning for the Village,
which is now overloaded for present zone. This can be
resolved thru litigation or negotiation.
3. No request for an extension of time has been filed with
the Board of Appeals. Council had requested that this
be done. Smithey explained the reasoning behind their
j decision on the timeframe, the dates having been suggested by
Mrs. Black $ her attorney.;
4. Kucharzak.recalled other buildings which had been placarded.
S. Atty. Hayek outlined the -options available to the tenants
or owner; seeking an injunction or appealing the Board's
ruling.
6. Smithey explained that Graham's term expired at midnite
on the night of the last hearing. Neither the City or
Atty. Bartley (representing Black), contested Graham's
continued presence on the Board past midnite, and Bartley
was very specific that they would not contest Mr. Graham's
participation on the Board. They did not allow the tenants
to speak at this meeting because of the late hour. If
there was significant information to present, Atty. Bartley
could have called a tenant as a witness,and he didnt.
7. Council had previously asked for discussion of a change
in the Housing Code to allow for variances, such as exemption
for buildings worthy enough to be placed on Historic Register,
but not exempting a secondary means of egress. Staff is
investigating and will schedule discussion later.
Councilman Erdahl returned to the meeting, 4:20 PM.
B. There was a concensus that Mrs. Black or the tenants should
file a request for extension of time to 7/31, to the Appeals
Board. No one favored the City taking the Board to court.
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9. Village residents voiced concern about the wording on
the placards, which are not dated. The placard notice
served to Mrs. Black was dated. A tonant also stated they
had no faith in the Board, they did not earn their salary.
(The Board is a volunteer group, is not paid a salary.)
10. Ryan advised that the City does not have an Ordinance for
Historic Districts.
11. Commissioner Graham stated that the City should be proud
of the exemplary job done by Chrm. Smithey, Mike
Kucharzak and Atty. Bob Bowlin.
APPOINTMENTS
1. Consensus to appoint Pat Collins for the Housing Commission.
2. Consensus to appoint Stephen Lampe for Committee on Community
Needs.
ADDITION TO BULLETIN BOARD TENTATIVE AIiENllA
e ros,se advise"' t at t e attorney ire by the Council for
the Freeway 518 matter would be present after the formal
meeting Tues. night for executive session. The Clerk will
show addition of this item on the Tentative Agenda posted on
the bulletin board.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:00 P.M.
Moved ,by Roberts, seconded by Ferret to adjourn to executive
session under exemption allowed by Sec. 28.A.S.c., to discuss
strategy -with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation,
where disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage
the position of the governmental body in that litigation.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser F, Vevera
absent: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Ryan present.
Tape-recorded on Reel 14, Side 1, 1245-1332. Asst. Atty:
Angela Ryan presented the issue. Moved by Ferret, seconded by
Roberts to adjourn, 5:10 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 5/15/79
The cost of publishing the following pro-
ceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for
this calendar year for said publication is $
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/15/79, 7:40
P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Balmer
presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts. Absent:
Neuhauser, Vevera.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, that the
following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted,
as presented:
Approval of Official Actions, reg.
Council mtg., 5/1/79, subj. to correction, as
recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Parks &
Rec. Comm. -4/11/79; Broadband
Telecommunications Comm. -5/1/79; Riverfront
Comm. -5/2/79; Planning & Zoning Comm. -4/30/79
& 5/3/79; Mayor's Youth Empl. Board -4/17/79.
Permit Resolutions, Bk. . 56, as
recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-200, p.
681, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE
AIRLINER. RES. 79-201, p. 682, APPROVING
CLASS C., LIQUOR -LICENSE FOR AERIE #695,
h FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES. RES.,: 79-202, p.
683, APPROVING CLASS B BEER SUNDAY SALES FOR
CONTROL TOWER. RES. 79-203,. p. 684, APPROVING
DANCING PERMIT FOR FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES.
I Moticns: To approve disbursements in
amount of $1,404,500.67 for Feb. 1979, &
` $1,220,671.15 for March 1979, recomm. by
Finance Director, subj. to audit.
Correspondence:. Memos .from Traffic
Engineer regarding prohibition of parking on
Estron at Benton and re stop sign installation
at Friendship & Court. Chrp. Riverfront
Comm., expressing appreciation for recent
meeting with Council.
Application from University of, Iowa .Homecoming
Council to have. annual homecoming parade on
10/19/79; approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Neuhauser and Vevera absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 79-204, Bk. 56, p. 685, APPROVING PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF OAKES SECOND ADON. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent.
John Suchomel noted his pleasure in seeing the
groundbreaking for the senior citizens housing
project at corner of Dubuque/Court.
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official Actions Mayor Pro tem Balmer announced one vacancy on
May 15, 1979 the Housing Comm. for unexpired term ending 5/1/82,
Page 2 appointment to be made 6/19/79. Moved by deProsse,
seconded by Perret, to appoint Patricia Collins to
a three-year term on the Housing Comm., term
expiring 5/1/82. Motion carried unanimously,
appoint
Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, pP
Stephen Lampe to unexpired term ending 10/1/79 on
the Committee on Community Needs. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
City Manager Neal Berlin called attention to
the memo from Police Chief Miller in the 5/11
Copper Dollar. Moved by
packet regarding the
Perret, seconded by deProsse, as recommended by
Chief Miller to suspend the Class C Liquor License
suspended for
for Copper Dollar, 211 Iowa Ave. be
twelve (12) working days from June 4th, to 16th,
inclusive. Motion carried, 4/1, Erdahl voting
'no'.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by
AUTHORIZING
to
adopt RES. 79-205, Bk. 56, p. 68
!' ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded Erdahl)701,ATHORIZIto NG
I, RES. 79-206, Bk. 56, PP•
' EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT WITH
HUD, Sec. 8 Project. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent.
I, Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to
adopt RES. 79-207, Bk. 56, pp. 702-703, ACCEPTING
FOUMANAGEMENT PROJECTS.
ative
roll caORote
MvRunaniimous, 5/0, Neuhauser f&rVevera
absent.
The following resolutions were adopted
regarding the construction of site improvements in
the Business Development Inc. Second Addn. under an
assessment procedure. Moved by deProsse, seconded
by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-208, Bk. 56, pp.
705, PREL. RESOLUTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET &
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, sec nded by Perret Vevera5/0, Neuhauser & absent.
adopt RES. bydeProse, RES. 79-
209, Bk. 56, P. 706, FIXING VALUES OF LOTS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse,
seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-210, Bk. 56,
pp. 707-708, ADOPTING PREL. PLAT & SCHEDULE,
ESTIMATE OF COST & PROPOSED PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS
FOR CONSTR. OF 1979 801 SECOND ADDN. IMPROVEMENTS.
AffirmatiNeuhauserVe& Vevera roll aabsent.
ll to Movedunanby mous�Perret,
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Official Actions
May 15, 1979
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seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-211, Bk. 56,
pp. 709-711, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera
absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to
adopt RES. 79-212, Bk. 56, p. 712, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING ON FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. ON MAY
29, 1979. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse,
seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-213, Bk. 56,
pp. 713-714, APPROVING PREL. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
ETC., ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to
adopt RES. 79-214, Bk. 56, p. 715, ACCEPTING THE
IOWA CITY TRANSIT BARN VENTILATION PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that
the ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79-2947,
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION, be considered and given
first vote for passage. Motion to consider
carried, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first
vote for passage unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera
absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to
adjourn to executive .session to discuss proposed
litigation on Freeway 518 project. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/O, Neuhauser & Vevera
absent, 8:10 P.M.
For a more detailed & complete description of
Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of
City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR PRO TEM
s/s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK Submitted on 5/24/79.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 15, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/15/79, 7:40 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Pro tem Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts. Absent: Neuhauser,
Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Helling.
Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-14, Side 2, 877-1245.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, that the following items
and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or
approved, and/or adopted, as presented:
Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/1/79,
subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk.
tes of Boars &
4/11/79; Broadband Telec mm ni ca�tio�ns Comm. -5/1/79; Riverfront
Comm. -5/2/79; Planning & Zoning Comm. -4/30/79 & 5/3/79; Mayor's
Youth Empl.,Board-4/17/79.
Permit Resolutions, Bk. 56, as recommended by City Clerk:
RES. 79-200, p.. 681, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SPAYE
' & CO., LTD. DBA/THE AIRLINER,' 22 S. Clinton. RES. 79-201, pR
682, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR AERIE j #695, FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES, 225 Highway #1. RES. 79-202
p. 683APPROVING
CLASS B BEER SUNDAY SALES FOR FOUR CUSHIONS, INC. • DBA/CONTROL
TOWER, 18 S. Clinton. RES. 79-203, p. 684, APPROVING DANCING
PERMIT FOR FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES.
Motions: To approve disbursements in amount of
$1,404,500.67 for Feb. 1979, & $1,220,671.15 for March 1979,
recomm. by Finance Director, subj, to audit.
Correspondence: Memos from Traffic Engineer regarding
prohibition of parking on Estron at Benton and re stop. sign
installation at Friendship & Court. Chrp. Riverfront Comm.,
expressing appreciation for recent meeting with Council.
Application from University of Iowa Homecoming Council to have
annual homecoming parade on 10/19/79, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera
absent.
Recommendation of Planning & Zoning Comm. to approve final plat
of Village Green, Part 10, noted.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-204, Bk.
56, P. 685, APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAKES SECOND AODN., as
approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Neuhauser and Vevera absent.
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John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, noted his pleasure in seeing the
groundbreaking for the senior citizens housing project at corner of
Dubuque/Court.
Mayor Pro tem Balmer announced one vacancy on the Housing Comm.
for unexpired term ending 5/1/82, appointment to be made 6/19/79.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to appoint Patricia Collins,
725 Emerald St., to a three-year term on the Housing Comm., term
expiring 5/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Perret,
seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Stephen Lampe, 1134 E. Jefferson, to
unexpired term ending 10/1/79 on the Committee on Community Needs.
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Erdahl reported on meeting of Hickory Hill Neighborhood, which
he attended. Plans for a mini -park at Muscatine/Court were proposed.
deProsse requested present status of Longfellow Area Neighborhood
Improvement project. deProsse advised she would not be able to
attend the next Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. meeting.
Erdahl volunteered to attend in her place. Balmer called attention
to an inquiry from residents of Taylor Drive concerning lack of
parking near Wetherby Park. Staff will report on plans for parking.
City Manager Neal Berlin called attention to the memo from
Police Chief Miller in the 5/11 packet regarding the Copper Dollar.
After the public hearing in March, action was .deferred until the
Court had made a determination of guilt upon the charge. The jury
found the manager guilty of the charges. City Atty. Hayek explained
Council's authority. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, as
recommc--nded by Chief Miller to suspend the Class C Liquor License for
Copper Dollar, 211 Iowa Ave. be suspended for twelve (12) working
days from June 4th, to 16th, inclusive. Motion carried, 4/1, Erdahl
voting 'no'.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-205,
Bk. 56, p. 686, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-206, Bk.
56, pp. 687-701, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
CONTRACT WITH HUD, Sec. 8 Project. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, .Neuhauser and Vevera absent. This contract is
effective 7/1/79, & has a duration of 5 years, providing for rental
assistance payments for 384 units with maximum expenditures of
$837,768 per year.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-207, Bk.
56, pp. 702-703, ACCEPTING FOUR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera
absent.
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The following resolutions were adopted regarding the
construction of site improvements in the Business Development Inc.
Second Addn. under an assessment procedure. Moved by deProsse,
seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-208, Bk. 56, pp. 704-705, PREL.
RESOLUTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET & SEWER IMPROVEMENTS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera
absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-209,
Bk. 56, p. 706, FIXING VALUES OF LOTS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse,
seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-210, Bk. 56, pp. 707-708,
ADOPTING PREL. PLAT & SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST & PROPOSED PLANS &
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTR. OF 1979 BDI SECOND ADON. IMPROVEMENTS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera
absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-211,
Bk. 56, pp. 709-711, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. Moved by Perret,
seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-212, Bk. 56, p. 712, SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. ON MAY 29, 1979.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera
absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-213,
Bk. 56, pp. 713-714, APPROVING PREL. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC.,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. (June 6th, with award on June 12th).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera
absent.
qtr" Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt. RES. 79-214, Bk.
56, p. 715, ACCEPTING THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT BARN VENTILATION PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera
absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79-2947, SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION, be
considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider
carried, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage
unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to executive
session to discuss proposed litigation on Freeway 518 project.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera
absent, 8:10 P.M.
JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR PRO TEM
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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